Executive Officer to Commander Protection Operations

6 months ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06, $102,927.00 - $113,563.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12482

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Executive Officer to Commander Protection Operations.

Specialist Protective Command (SPC) is seeking an experienced Executive Officer. In this role you will work collaboratively as part of a broader Command administration team and provide high level strategic support across the Command. You will work to a Commander and with other members of the Senior Executive to manage affairs to a high professional standard and provide high level executive, strategic governance and coordination support to achieve Command and organisational outcomes.

As an Executive Officer in the AFP you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The successful applicant will work with the Commander and Assistant Commissioners Office and Branch Heads to assist them in fulfilling their management responsibilities by:
Providing advice to the Executive to assist with the effective management of the budget;
Managing financial and related human resource administration processes and transactions for the Command;
Liaising and consult with staff across the Command to achieve divisional priorities, including responding effectively to emerging issues;
Demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks;
Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high level writing, editing and presentation skills;
Managing coordination and input requests into the Commanders office from across the Command and other stakeholders to ensure that the SPC contributes accurate and appropriate advice as required;
Building, sustaining and influencing positive working relationships;
Working independently and as part of a broader administrative team to achieve results and ensure the division effectively contributes to department priorities;
Managing and coordinating input into key meetings and follow up on action items; and
Essential requirements

Suitable employees will possess the following essential requirements, experience and skills:
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
A high attention to detail
‘Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with clients and organisational peers
Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
Excellent communication; both verbal and written
Additional information

Covid - 19 mandate

AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Employment suitability questionnaire (esq)

The AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know if you'll need to provide the following additional information:
A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years;
and Proof of Australian citizenship.

Applicants will not receive feedback at this gateway.

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